Let’s think about how anger feels in your body — like when you’re really mad at something. We’ll go part by part, just like the worksheet asks.
First, imagine you’re super angry. What happens to your ears? Maybe they feel hot or like they’re burning. That’s common!
Your eyes might feel wide open, or maybe they sting because you’re holding back tears. Or they feel “buggy” — like they want to pop out!
Your face? It probably feels tight, especially around your jaw. You might be clenching your teeth without even noticing.
Your belly? Sometimes when we’re mad, our stomach feels knotted up — like there’s a little ball of tension inside.
Your feet? They might feel heavy, like you want to stomp them on the ground. Or maybe they feel tingly, like they’re ready to run away!
Your hands? Often, they curl into fists. They might feel warm or shaky. Like they want to hit something (but we don’t do that!).
Now, for calming down — here are three simple ways:
1. Take 5 deep breaths — breathe in slowly through your nose, then blow out through your mouth like you’re blowing out candles.
2. Count to 10 — slowly, while thinking of something calm, like clouds floating or waves rolling.
3. Walk away for a minute — go to another room or step outside. Give yourself space to cool off.
And finally, when you get mad, what will YOU do? Pick one thing from above — or make up your own! For example: “When I get mad, I will take 3 big breaths and say ‘I need a break.’”
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Final Answer:
My Ears Feel: Hot or burning
My Eyes Feel: Wide open or stinging
My Face Feels: Tight, especially my jaw
My Belly Feels: Knotted or tense
My Feet Feel: Heavy or wanting to stomp
My Hands Feel: Clenched into fists or shaky
Three ways to calm down:
1. Take 5 slow deep breaths
2. Count to 10 slowly
3. Walk away for a minute
When I get mad, I will... take 3 big breaths and say “I need a break.”
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of anger in my body worksheet.
